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P148 LJH

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 LJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 84,272 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front slight movement in seat base

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight movement in seat base

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 84,720 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AUX belt age cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged age cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

some age cracking to fuel cap seal

some corrosion to front suspension & steering components

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 84,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

various suspension component corroed

Pass 3 May 2017 83,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear most (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside parking brake effort slow

Offside steering arm has advanced play on limits

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2017 83,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear most (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside parking brake effort slow

Offside steering arm has advanced play on limits

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

imbalance on parking brake

Fail 24 Apr 2015 82,061 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

imbalance on parking brake

Pass 7 May 2014 81,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

imbalance on parking brake

rear silencer rusty

Pass 9 May 2013 80,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

imbalance on parking brake

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

imbalance on parking brake

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,695 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,168 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,429 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,185 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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P148 LJH is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P148 LJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P148 LJH is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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